IP Transactions Bootcamp

IP Transactions Bootcamp


Event Date
  • 10/14/2025   5:00 PM - 8:00 PM
    Please arrive early for registration
Location
  • Zoom

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NYIPLA invites you to join us on the 2025 IP Transactions Bootcamp, geared towards junior and mid-level associates. This year's program will be held virtually, with Day 1 taking place on Tuesday October 14th, Day 2 taking place on Tuesday October 21st, and Day 3 taking place on Tuesday October 28th. Each day will have virtual panels taking place from 5:00-8:00pm. where attendees will learn practical skills from experienced attorneys and in-house counsel.

Attendees will be earning CLE credit and develop a close network of peers during this unique virtual training. Each class will offer interactive opportunities including mock arguments and activities in professional development.

Attendees will be earning up to 9.0 CLE Credits, including 4.5 Skills Credits and 1.0 Ethics credit on the last day.

CLE Evaluation Forms: 

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Speaker Biographies: 

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Materials:

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Day 1: October 14th

3 CLE Credits (Including 1.5 Skills Credits)

5:00 PM – 6:30 PM

Copyright, Trademarks & Fashion

Review of issues unique to nuances of trademark and copyright law to keep in mind when negotiating agreements such as licenses, assignments, and co-branding joint venture deals. 

  • Lauren B. EmersonPartner, Leason Ellis LLP
  • John MaltbieDirector of Civil Enforcement, Intellectual Property, Louis Vuitton North America
  • Kathleen E. McCarthyPartner, King & Spalding LLP
  • Sherli Furst, Partner, Leichtman Law PLLC (Moderator)

6:30 PM – 8:00 PM

"Game Face & Brand Space: NIL in Sports and Media”

Join our panelists as they explore the evolving legal landscape of Name, Image, and Likeness (NIL) in sports and media, where branding, contracts, and IP strategy collide. This panel will unpack how athletes, influencers, and those in media monetize identity and what attorneys should be mindful of to navigate the deals behind the fame. 

  • Paul Haberman, Partner, Mueller Haberman Law Group
  • AJ Rudowitz, Senior Trial Associate, Duane Morris LLP
  • Camille Turner, Partner, Haug Partners
  • Christine-Marie LautureAssociate General Counsel, Fortune Media (Moderator)

Day 2: October 21st

3 CLE Credits (Including 1.0 Skills Credit)

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

 

 

 

Patents

Review of common terms, conditions and issues that arise in patent related IP transactions.

  • Jenny LeePartner, Haug Partners LLP
  • David BomzerPartner, Cantor Colburn LLP
  • Troy LaMontagneCounsel - Technology Transactions, Axiom Legal
  • Matt Prater, Attorney
  • Christopher C. Smith, Shareholder, Brooks Kushman

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

"IP & Contacts: Swipe Right for Strong Clauses"

  • Jan Bösing, Partner, BARDEHLE PAGENBERG
  • Angela Collison, Sr. Manager, Intellectual Property, Canon USA
  • Heidi Lunasin, Special Counsel, Duane Morris LLP
  • Nicole Woods, Assistant General Patent Counsel, Eli Lily and Company
  • Thomas Kowalski, Partner, Duane Morris LLP (Moderator)
7:00 PM – 8:00 PM

Government & University 

Review of prominent issues relating to university and government contracts. 

  • Jennifer MandinaSenior Contracts Manager, University at Buffalo
  • Richard F. KurzPartner, Haug Partners LLP
  • Derek M. Maughan, Deputy General Counsel, Pacific Northwest National Laboratory
  • David BomzerPartner, Cantor Colburn LLP (Moderator)

Day 3: October 28th

3 CLE Credits (Including 2.0 Skills Credits and 1.0 Ethics)

5:00 PM – 6:00 PM

 

 

 

Mergers & Acquisitions/Due Diligence

  • Briana BarronVP, Intellectual Property, Arcus Biosciences
  • Jonathan BerschadskyPartner, Merchant & Gould P.C.
  • Christopher LohPartner, Venable LLP
  • Timothy McNamaraVice President, Technology, Sourcing, and Intellectual Property, Goldman Sachs

6:00 PM – 6:30 PM

 

Ethics in Mergers and Acquistions/Due Diligence

  • Jonathan BerschadskyPartner, Merchant & Gould P.C.
  • Christopher LohPartner, Venable LLP
6:30 PM – 7:30 PM

AI in Tech Transactions

This session will cover a number of hot topics when addressing the use of AI in services covered by a technology contract, including IP ownership and licensing rights, anonymization, liability and indemnity, data privacy, and evolving AI regulations.

  • Mark Doerr, Managing Partner, Patrick Doerr LLP
  • Mark Francis, Partner, Holland & Knight LLP
7:30 PM – 8:00 PM

Ethics in AI Notetaking – Privilege and Confidentiality Considerations

This session will cover attorney considerations with respect to AI notetaking tools

  • Boris Segalis, Partner, Morrison Foerster LLP